Firefighter's Enemy

This Fall is setting up to be a busy time for presentations and classes. From Indiana, Alberta, Canada to Northern Virginia I’m lucky to get to do this. I get regular inquires into what is available for offerings, so here are the staples of what is requested and presented. Shoot me an email at jhoevelmann@gmail.com […]

Do you know the details of your buildings? This shows an FDC, but do you know what it supplies and where? A few things on apartment/multi-family buildings. Get inside and see what you have. In this building, the only portions that are sprinklered is the mechanical and storage areas. None in the hallway and […]

We must train as much as possible on our search techniques. We just aren’t that good as a fire service. In this episode the guys discuss some questions about prior podcasts on search. Take a listen and share.

In this episode the group discusses some basics of search and rescue. As you can guess, this is a topic that provides a great many avenues and options. The critical nature of this tactic is why we do what we do–to save lives. What may seem simple and easy is really a skill that […]

The next online Battalion Chief Development class will start September 17, 2018. This class runs about 4 times per year and fills every class. There are 30 seats available and first come, first serve rules. This is primarily the administrative side of the job and dealing with the new roles and responsibilities that can […]

It’s been a while since I posted on here just for the sake of having an opinion, but there has been something bothering me. I read other blog posts, articles, watch live Facebook videos and hear about how there is no Brotherhood. I listen to the rants of how this ‘new’ generation just doesn’t […]

This is part one of the use of ground ladders. In this episode we discuss the challenges of where we store them, deploying them and some of the small nuances that can make all the difference in your ground ladder uses. No matter how large or small your department, you will be faced with […]

In this episode the group discusses forcible entry for success on any fireground. Whether you’re urban, suburban or rural–the skills set is the same and the challenge of getting in and out are critical to our success. Listen in and share!

Jon HasmanTraining for VESI actually learned about VES from a Lieutenant from Gary Indiana one hot summer weekend night me and my buddy Kevin were both volunteers and use to go places and ride along to try and learn, we had always heard stories about a guy a Lt from Gary Indiana Fire Dept that was a good…
2020-03-05 17:28:40

Al Baptist“Company Officer Boot Camp” 2-Day On Site ClassGood morning. I am inquiring if you are still offering the trainings? I am interested in them if you are still providing services? I don't really know how I found this old email? Thank you. AB
2020-03-05 07:12:18

Kathryn HumphreyMercy Hospital Fire 1950 Kills 41-Davenport, IAI remember the fire all too well . I was there watching those brave firemen risk their lives to try to help others. I saw the firemen carry down the ladder those who were in question of surviving. The hollering up the doorway " anybody there" but no reply. The body bags with the demised…
2020-02-01 01:52:41